The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is expected to reach $300 billion in total value locked (TVL) by the end of 2026, according to 21Shares' market outlook cdn.21shares.com . This growth is driven by increased institutional adoption and the development of more robust, user-friendly protocols cdn.21shares.com .

Protocol Innovation

Advancements in layer-2 scaling solutions and cross-chain interoperability are making DeFi more accessible, attracting a new wave of capital seeking higher yields than traditional fixed-income markets can offer cdn.21shares.com .